twitch

/twˈɪtʃ/

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Definitions

Noun
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
Verb
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion; "his face is twitching"
Verb
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; "The patient''s legs were jerkings"
Verb
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
Verb
squeeze tightly between the fingers; "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"
Verb
move or pull with a sudden motion